Declining since 2018, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Saria since 1977
Babies named Saria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 290 |
| 2010s | 385 |
| 2020s | 192 |
Meaning & origin
Saria is a name of uncertain origin that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977. It is overwhelmingly given to girls and has never broken into the top 1,000, though it saw a modest peak at rank 5,099 in 2017. Since 2018, its usage has been declining. Saria may be a modern reinterpretation of Sarah or a completely original invention. Its sound aligns with other soft 'a'-ending names like Malia or Talia. Without a settled etymology or historical depth, Saria remains a contemporary choice with a light, melodic feel.
Saria likely emerged as a modern invented name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew name Sarah or the Arabic name Sariya. It has seen scattered use in the United States since the late 1970s, but its precise derivation is not well documented. It may also be a creative respelling of names like Sariah or Zaria.
Sibling names for Saria
Names that share Saria's style, for a brother or sister.
